Jewish Advocate Slams SoFi Stadium for Hosting Ye's Concert

Politician and advocate Sam Yebri condemns the venue's decision to host the rapper's first LA show in 5 years amid his history of antisemitic remarks.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Sam Yebri, a former city council candidate and Jewish advocate, has strongly criticized SoFi Stadium's decision to host a Kanye West concert on April 3. Yebri said the move "spits in the face of every Jewish person in Los Angeles" given West's long history of antisemitic comments and behavior. The Anti-Defamation League also stated that West owes the Jewish community a sincere apology for his hateful rhetoric.

Why it matters

Kanye West, also known as Ye, has repeatedly made offensive, antisemitic statements over the years, including praising Adolf Hitler and denying the reality of antisemitism. His upcoming concert at the high-profile SoFi Stadium has sparked outrage within the Jewish community, who view the venue's decision to host him as normalizing and validating his hateful views.

The details

West announced the one-night performance at SoFi Stadium, his first live show in Los Angeles in 5 years. Yebri, a former city council candidate, said the stadium's choice to host the concert "spits in the face of every Jewish person in Los Angeles" and questioned whether the venue would also host "a neo-Nazi rally or ISIS convention." The Anti-Defamation League stated that West owes the Jewish community a sincere apology for his long history of antisemitic behavior, including praising Hitler, calling himself a Nazi, and denying the existence of antisemitism.

  • West announced the SoFi Stadium concert on March 10, 2026.
  • The concert is scheduled to take place on April 3, 2026.

The players

Sam Yebri

A former city council candidate and Jewish advocate who strongly condemned SoFi Stadium's decision to host Kanye West's concert.

Kanye West

Also known as Ye, the 48-year-old rapper has a long history of making offensive, antisemitic comments and behavior.

Anti-Defamation League

A prominent Jewish advocacy organization that stated West owes the Jewish community a sincere apology for his hateful rhetoric.

SoFi Stadium

The massive Southern California venue that has chosen to host Kanye West's first live show in Los Angeles in 5 years.

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What they’re saying

“Sofi hosting a Ye concert after his years of hate-filled vitriol and Nazi-inspired music spits in the face of every Jewish person in Los Angeles.”

— Sam Yebri, Former city council candidate and Jewish advocate (The California Post)

“Ye's apology to the Jewish people is long overdue and doesn't automatically undo his long history of antisemitism – the antisemitic 'Heil Hitler' song he created, the hundreds of tweets, the swastikas and myriad Holocaust references – and all of the feelings of hurt and betrayal it caused.”

— ADL spokesperson (The California Post)

What’s next

The Jewish community is calling on Kanye West to use the concert as an opportunity to sincerely apologize and disavow his past antisemitic statements and actions. There are also growing demands for SoFi Stadium to reconsider hosting the event.

The takeaway

This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between the Jewish community and public figures who promote antisemitic rhetoric and ideologies. It underscores the importance of venues and institutions taking a strong stance against hate speech and discrimination, even when it involves high-profile entertainers.